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Common Selfheal

Common Selfheal

Ivar Leidus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Prunella vulgaris
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Common Selfheal prefers moist conditions and some shade from the hot afternoon sun.

  • Scientific Name: Prunella vulgaris
  • Common Names: Common Selfheal
  • Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
  • Growth Habit: Perennial
  • Height: Up to 20 inches
  • Leaves: Gray-green
  • Flowers: Purple
  • Bloom Time: May through September
  • Wildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies and bumble bees. Larval food host to clouded sulphur butterfly.

Where to Find It

  • Interested in adding Common Selfheal to your garden? Check if this is in stock or add to cart to purchase directly from our Natives Nursery.

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